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1. What is the Medallion Ball?
   The Medallion Ball is held annually to honor young women in at least their senior year of high school for volunteer service. The Medallion Ball is sponsored by St. Lucy's Auxiliary as a fund raiser with proceeds donated to Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, an organization that provides services to the visually impaired.
   
   
   
2. Who is eligible for the Ball?
   To be a Medallion candidate, a young lady must be of recognized spiritual and moral character, single, not more than 19 years of age, and at least in her senior year of high school at the time of her presentation. Although the Ball is under the patronage of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, young women of all faiths are encouraged to participate. St Lucy’s Auxiliary Board of Directors updated the credentials requirements in September 2007. The changes will be phased in over several years. As such, the credentials requirements are different for the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Ball years as we phase in the new requirements.
   
   Click on the year for details about requirements for the Ball years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
   
   
   
3. How do I get involved in the Ball?
   St. Lucy's sponsors a Junior Medallion Program for young women completing grades seven through eleven. The program is designed to encourage volunteer work. The cost to join the program is $100 and is limited to 130 girls per class. St. Lucy's does not discriminate on the base of race, color,creed, or religious affiliation.
   
   
   
4. What costs are involved with the Ball?
   There is a participation fee of $ $290 . The fee includes the Ball tickets for the candidate and her escort, their flowers, the medallion, the photo for the program and various events sponsored for the girls. Tickets for the Ball for family and friends are available for purchase at $175 (silver level) and $225 (gold level) per person. The Joan of Arc Tables seat 10 persons and are sold for $3,000 each.
   * Fees subject to change.
   
   
   
5. What is worn at the Ball?
   Candidates wear floor length, PURE WHITE dresses that should be modest and appropriate. The dress CANNOT be strapless. The straps of the dress should not be less than the width of two fingers. No hair ornaments are acceptable. It could add difficulty for the medallion to be placed over the head of the candidate. The escorts wear the traditional white tie and black tails. Families and friends wear appropriate dress for a "black tie" event.
   
   
   
6. Who are the escorts?
   Escorts are young men who are asked to participate by the candidates. They are usually a friend or relative.
   
   
   
7. Am I expected to pay for the escort's family?
   No, however this is strictly up to the individuals and their discretion.
   
   
   
8. Can you help me find an escort?
   Yes! We have a specific committee to assist in that aspect.
   
   
   
9. Where can the white dress be purchased?
   At a variety of places such as bridal shops.
   
   
   
10. Can I borrow a dress?
    Absolutely yes. Ask us about donated dresses.
    
    
    
11. What do the guests wear?
    This is a formal, black tie function. Men are expected to be in tuxedos, and women in ball gowns to the floor.
    
    
    
12. Am I required to purchase an entire table at the ball?
    No.
    
    
    
13. Is the ball or St. Lucy's limited to Catholics?
    No! St. Lucy's is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)3 for tax purposes, and the Medallion Ball candidates have specific eligibility criteria, predominantly related to completion of volunteer hours.
    
    
    
14. In order to be presented, does my mother need to be a member of St. Lucy's?
    No, but she would be welcome to become a member.
    
    
    
15. How much are the dues of St. Lucy's Auxiliary?
    $35 annually; you receive a membership book, invitations to the functions for a year, ability to vote at the meetings and the President's letter keeping you current about the Auxiliary.
    
    
    
16. When are they due?
    In February when the notice is sent to all members.
    
    
    
17. How often and where does the Auxiliary meet?
    There are four meetings annually and they are scheduled all over the city, usually in a private setting.
    
    
    
18. Will my name, address and phone number be sold or given out?
    No, the Auxiliary does not sell or share its membership lists.
    
    
    
19. How can I become actively involved?
    Simply contact us or complete the Membership Application form.
    
    
    
20. Do you have out of town members?
    Yes.
    
    
    
21. What are the criteria for membership?
    Simply an interest in donating your time and/or treasure.
    
    
    
22. Who benefits from St. Lucy's?
    There are two main beneficiaries:
    Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services is the recipient of the funds raised, as per the by-laws. Secondly, as our mission to promote volunteerism among young women is fulfilled, society in general benefits in a wide variety of services freely given by these women.